Description

5-Chloro-2-Methylbenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for synthesizing complex organic molecules. Its core value lies in its reactive aldehyde group and specific substitution pattern, enabling precise chemical modifications. This intermediate is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key precursor for active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and other fine chemicals.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of intermediates for advanced materials used in display technologies.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient Intermediate: Used in the controlled synthesis of aroma chemicals and fragrance compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	58966-34-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClO
Molecular Weight	154.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-chlorobenzaldehyde; 5-Chloro-o-tolualdehyde; 2-Methyl-5-chlorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 5-Chloro-2-methylbenzenecarbaldehyde; 5-Chloro-2-tolualdehyde; 5-Chloro-2-methylbenzene-1-carbaldehyde; 5-Chloro-o-toluic aldehyde; 5-Chloro-2-methylbenzaldehyde (primary name)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-2-Methylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.